Clothing Sizes in Japan: Comparison Charts with Western Countries

For all the foreigners planning to travel or live in Japan, it’s important to note that clothing and shoe sizes are labeled differently compared to other countries. This article is dedicated to clarifying the differences in clothing and shoe sizes between Japan and Western countries, providing useful size charts for shopping in Japan.

*Sizes may vary depending on the brand, product, and design. Please use these charts as a general reference only.

Size Charts for Women

Jacket, Shirt Size

In Japan, alphabet sizes like “S,” “M,” and “L” are commonly used. Some brands might offer more detailed sizing such as “SS”, “XL” or “3L.”

Japan	France	Germany	UK	US
S	36	34	8	4
M	38	36	10	6
L	40	38	12	8
LL	42	40	14	10
3L	44	42	16	12

Trousers, Jeans Size

Japanese bottom sizes are indicated with alphabet sizes like “S,” “M,” “L,” alongside waist circumference in inches.

Japan	France	Germany	UK	US
S/28	36	34	8	4
M/29	38	36	10	6
L/30	40	38	12	8
LL/31	42	40	14	10
3L/32	44	42	16	12

Shoe Size

Japanese shoe sizes are typically represented in centimeters (cm).

Japan	France	Germany	UK	US
22	35	35	3	5
23	36.5	36.5	4	6
24	37.5	37.5	5	7
25	38.5	38.5	6	8
26	40	40	7	9

Bra Size

Japanese bra sizes are represented in centimeters (cm), incorporating two measurements: the circumference under the bust (band size) and the cup size. The cup sizes range from A being the smallest, followed by B, C, and so on, increasing in size.

Japan	France	Germany	UK	US
70	85	70	32	32
75	90	75	34	34
80	95	80	36	36
85	100	85	38	38
90	105	90	40	40

Size Charts for Men

Jacket, Coat Size

Japan	France	Germany	UK	US
S	38	44	34	34
M	40	46	36	36
L	42	48	38	38
LL	44	50	40	40
3L	46	52	42	42

Shirt Size

Japan	France	Germany	UK	US
S	38	44	15	15
M	40	46	15.5	15.5
L	42	48	16.5	16.5
LL	44	50	17.5	17.5
3L	46	52	18.5	18.5

Trousers, Jeans Size

Japan	France	Germany	UK	US
S	36	42	27	27
M	38	46	28	28
L	40	48	30	30
LL	44	50	32	32
3L	48	54	34	34

Shoe Size

Japan	France	Germany	UK	US
26	40	40	7	8
27	42	42	8	9
28	43	43	9	10
29	44.5	44.5	10	11
30	46	46	11	12

Children’s Size by Ages

Age	Japan	Europe	US
0-6 mos	50-70	50-62	3M/6M
6-12 mos	70	62-80	9M
12 mos	80	80-92	12M
2 years	90	92-98	2T
3-4 years	100	98-110	3T-4T
5-6 years	110	110-116	5-6
7-8 years	120	122-128	7-8
9-10 years	130	134-140	9-10
11-12 years	140	146-152	11-12

As you’ve seen, clothing and shoe sizes are quite different between each countries. Please use these size charts as a general reference and enjoy shopping in Japan.